Never Surrender - Chapter 8

---- Chapter 8 We talked a lot, from design concepts to our future plans. I found that he and I were astonishingly compatible in many aspects. It was a feeling that I had never experienced with Matthew. In the 20 years I spent with Matthew, I was always the one who made the effort and looked up to. He would talk about his academic pursuits and his aspirations, while I could only wander in the mundane affairs of daily life and the ways of the world. There was an insurmountable chasm between us. With Blaze, we were equals and appreciated each other. It was a pleasant meal.

After exiting the restaurant, we walked side by side by the river. The evening breeze was gentle and comfortable. Blaze suddenly stopped and looked at me. "Jamie, what are your plans after the postgraduate entrance exam results come out?" "Tf I pass, I'll enroll in the academy. If not, I'll focus on running my studio," I replied. "Have you ever thought about... another possibility?" ---- "What?" He looked into my eyes and uttered clearly and solemnly, "For example, be my girlfriend." I froze completely. My mind went blank, and I did not know how to react. Was he...

Was he confessing his feelings to me? "I-L.." [stammered, my mind a jumble of thoughts. I did have feelings for Blaze, and | even felt a slight dependence on him. However, I was scared to tie my life to another person again after my past life. Blaze seemed to sense my hesitation and fear. He simply sighed and reached out to ruffle my hair while saying, " Don't be afraid. I won't force you. You can think about it slowly and for as long as you want. I'll wait for you." His palm was warm. The warmth seeped through my hair to my scalp, warming me little by little.

Just then, a shrill female voice shattered the silence. " Jamie! You shameless vixen!" I turned around and saw Rosalie with a noticeable baby bump, charging toward me with a malicious expression. Matthew was behind her with a grim expression. ---- Ignoring her baby bump, Rosalie lunged at me, trying to scratch my face. "You bitch! You're trying to seduce another woman's husband because you can't get married! Blaze reacted quickly, stepping in front of me to block Rosalie. His expression was grim, while his voice was as cold as ice.

"Madam, please have some self-respect." Matthew also quickly stepped forward, pulling Rosalie away and scolding her, "Have you lost your mind? Don't make a scene!" "T'm making a scene?" Rosalie shook off his hand, pointing her finger at my nose and yelling. "Matthew, look at her! You just married me, and she's already hooking up with some rich bastard! She's getting revenge on us! She can't stand to see us doing well!" Her voice was shrill and loud, drawing stares from passersby. I looked at her hysterical state and found it funny.